IN MARTAKERT THEY DO NOT KNOW WHEN WORK STARTS

Lragir.am
13 april 06

The money raised during the telethon in November 2005 was to be spent
on the reconstruction of the region of Martakert, NKR. Moreover,
the administration of the region does not know yet which part of the
17 million dollar program will be implemented. During the telethon
pledges of 7.7 million dollars were made, but only 3.5 million dollars
was raised. According to Jirayr Gabrielyan, the deputy head of the
administration of Martakert, the priorities are now being outlined.

Water is the major problem of Martakert. Several years ago
65-70 million drams was allocated to build a water pipeline in
Martakert. They built the pipeline then found out that it was not
built correctly, and the water did not get to the region. Another
130 million dollars was allocated for the same purpose. Now they are
building again. Recently a block of 24 apartments was built for army
officers. Presently 19 thousand people live in the region. The problem
of housing is another major problem.

The deputy head of the administration of the region said natives of
Martakert living in different countries will be invited to Karabakh
in June. The administration of the region will use the occasion of
the anniversary of liberation of Martakert to attract the attention
of the natives of Martakert. Many people who could not get adjusted
to life in other countries return already.